I must admit this is not a subject I should be blogging about. I think I'm just linking up for advice from others. I have found the idea of romance has been something I've completely forgotten about since Jack has arrived.
I should be ashamed of saying this BUT we've only been on 2 dates since baby arrived. Yep, just two! To be honest while we were out on both dates I couldn't wait to get home to my little man. I think there are several factors as to why I don't feel like I can get the parenting and romance act together. In addition to the lack of sleep and enjoying our little man I still don't feel like myself. I have barely lost any weight and I don't always feel good about myself. Who am I kidding? I don't ever feel good about my post baby body. I am proud of what my body has done in nurturing my baby and delivering a perfect little boy drug free but I've lost myself a lot in the process.
I think in order to have romance while parenting it takes a lot of important things. Here are the things I believe are the most important in finding romance again after having a baby:
- Self Love- I know liking myself and my body are a key piece to feeling good in a relationship.
- Hold hands
- Cuddle- Even if its just before you fall asleep try and hold on to one another.
I think in order to have romance while parenting it takes a lot of important things. Here are the things I believe are the most important in finding romance again after having a baby:
- Self Love- I know liking myself and my body are a key piece to feeling good in a relationship.
- Cuddle- Even if its just before you fall asleep try and hold on to one another.
- Say Please and Thank You- This is a huge one for me. I still think these are the magic words. Being thanked for simple things puts me in such a happy mood.
- CHILL OUT! This is the thing I need to do most. I am just an anxious person. I'm on edge and have to tell myself to chill quite often.
- Do things together!
- Remember what it was like before marriage, children and stress and how all of it got you to this point!
- "You don't need to do it all"- Leave the dishes. There will be plenty of time to load the dishwasher later.
- Tell your husband you love him and your glad to see him- I don't dothis often but when I do my husband always thinks something is up my sleeve. I should try to do it more often.
What are the things that help keep the romance alive while parenting?